Care & Support Worker
£16,380 for 25 hours a week (FTE £21,985 pa)
Green Meadows, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
We are seeking a Care & Support Worker to join Southern Housing.
You will be part of a team providing personalized care and support to residents and service users, following established care and support plans. The role involves working with older people, frail elderly, individuals with learning disabilities and autism, mental health issues, and complex needs.
This position involves working in supported housing schemes, extra care schemes, and community-based services.
You must be flexible to cover evenings and weekends as needed. Physical ability for moving and handling, a valid vehicle with business insurance, and an enhanced DBS check are required.
This is a part-time role, contracted for 25 hours per week.
Location
Green Meadows scheme, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Responsibilities
1. Provide care as per individual care plans, including personal care when necessary.
2. Promote independence, rights, choices, and community inclusion.
3. Call for professional assistance during emergencies.
4. Ensure compliance with CQC standards, maintaining up-to-date care plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs.
Requirements
* 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths & English, or equivalent.
* Effective listening and communication skills.
* Good written skills and numeracy.
* Basic IT skills.
* Valid driving license and access to a vehicle.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Understanding of personal boundaries and CQC requirements.
Benefits
We offer paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training, health benefits, and career development opportunities. Additional perks include:
* Option to buy extra leave and discount cards.
* Flexible hours covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Medical treatment reimbursement.
* Free training.
* Additional pay for sleep-in duties where applicable.
* Discounts on cycle schemes, medical plans, life assurance, and insurance products.
Closing date: Sunday, 25th May 2024 at 23:59. We may close early if high application volume is received.
About Us
Southern Housing prioritizes residents' well-being. As one of the UK's largest housing providers, with over 77,000 homes across London, Southeast, Isle of Wight, and Midlands, we serve over 167,000 people. We believe in the importance of safe, secure, and affordable homes, and offer meaningful careers with growth opportunities.
Inclusion & Diversity
We foster a diverse, inclusive environment where all individuals are respected and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can be themselves without fear of judgment or exclusion.
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